Monthly Report of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

October 2019

Hearings and Markups

Full Committee

October 23, 2019 – The Full Committee held a hearing titled, Space Weather: Advancing

Research, Monitoring, and Forecasting Capabilities.

October 17, 2019 – The Full Committee held a markup of H.R. 4091, H.R. 2051, and H.R. 1709.

Subcommittee on Energy

The Subcommittee on Energy held no hearings or markups in September.

Subcommittee on Environment

The Subcommittee on Environment held no hearings or markups in September.

Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight

October 15, 2019 - The Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight held a field hearing titled,

Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation and Technology.

Subcommittee on Research and Technology

October 25, 2019 - The Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a field hearing titled,

Smart Mobility: It’s a Community Issue.

Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics

The Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics held no hearings or markups in September.

Other Activities

Full Committee

October 4, 2019

H.RES. 614, the “Expressing support for the recognition of October 7, 2019, through October 11,

2019, as "Smart Cities Week" and supporting the further research, development, and adoption of

technology designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in

transportation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities,”

was introduced by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and

Technology.

October 11, 2019

H.R. 4656, the “Background Ozone Research Act,” was introduced by Rep. Ben McAdams and

referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

October 15, 2019

H.R. 4684, the “Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019,” was introduced by Rep. Ilhan

Omar and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

October 16, 2019

H.R. 4687, the “SMART Infrastructure Act,” was introduced by Rep. Harley Rouda and referred

to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

H.R. 4704, the “Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act,” was introduced by Rep. Ben

McAdams and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

October 18, 2019

H.R. 4733, the “Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019,” was introduced by Rep. Bill Posey

and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

H.R. 4757, the “American Innovation Act,” was introduced by Rep. Bill Foster and referred to

the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

October 22, 2019

H.R. 4790, the “Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility Act,” was introduced by Rep. Marcy Kaptur

and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

October 23, 2019

H.R. 4824, the “Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act,” was introduced by Rep. Steve Cohen

and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

October 28, 2019

H.R. 4877, the “Retain Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence (RIME) Act of 2019,” was

introduced by Rep. James R. Langevin and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and

Technology.

H.R. 4891, the “Western Water Security Act of 2019,” was introduced by Rep. Xochitl Torres

Small and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

October 30, 2019

H.R. 4924, the “Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2019,” was introduced by Rep. Anna G.

Eshoo and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

U.S. House of Representatives

Description

YTD Including

11/15/2019

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Monthly Statement by Paid Date

116-1 October

October October Cumulative Total

Non Statutory Compensation $2,882,235.85$330,052.90 $2,882,235.85

Accrued Leave $2,375.00$0.00 $2,375.00

$2,884,610.85$330,052.90 $2,884,610.8511 Personnel Compensation subtotal

Commercial Transportation $15,102.07$1,325.78 $15,102.07

Lodging $10,235.36$709.48 $10,235.36

Meals $3,635.19$307.92 $3,635.19

Car Rental $1,873.39$0.00 $1,873.39

Gasoline $149.90$51.11 $149.90

Private Auto Mileage $8.61$0.00 $8.61

Taxi/Parking/Tolls $3,885.56$1,764.23 $3,885.56

$34,890.08$4,158.52 $34,890.0821 Travel subtotal

Temporary Space Rental $250.00$0.00 $250.00

DC Telecommunication Equipment $6,210.00$172.00 $6,210.00

DC Telecommunication Services $6,417.00$744.00 $6,417.00

DC Telecommunication Tolls $25,063.57$2,909.52 $25,063.57

HIR Graphics $280.00$0.00 $280.00

Utilities $14.06$0.00 $14.06

$38,234.63$3,825.52 $38,234.6323 Rent, Communications, and Utilities subtotal

Printing & Reproduction $3,556.72$362.20 $3,556.72

Photographic (Transfer) $48.00$0.00 $48.00

Reproduction of Fed/Public Law $190.00$0.00 $190.00

$3,794.72$362.20 $3,794.7224 Printing and Reproduction subtotal

Technology Service Contracts $20,000.00$2,000.00 $20,000.00

Web Dev Hst,Email & Rltd Serv $2,378.00$0.00 $2,378.00

$22,378.00$2,000.00 $22,378.0025 Other Services subtotal

Bottled Water $3,476.76$322.38 $3,476.76

Food & Beverage $2,493.52$275.77 $2,493.52

Framing (Transfer) $254.00$0.00 $254.00

Office Supplies (Outside) $10,268.72$648.23 $10,268.72

Office Supplies (Transfer) $4,754.16$592.77 $4,754.16

Publications/Reference Material $19,737.38$312.00 $19,737.38

$40,984.54$2,151.15 $40,984.5426 Supplies and Materials subtotal

Computer Software <$500 $1,350.35$0.00 $1,350.35

Comp. Software <$10k $3,840.68$0.00 $3,840.68

Maintenance / Repairs $11,852.95$948.00 $11,852.95

$17,043.98$948.00 $17,043.9831 Equipment subtotal

Total Expenses $3,041,936.80$343,498.29 $3,041,936.80

Prepared by Amber Roos

U.S. House of Representatives

Total Authorization

11/15/2019

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Fund Balance Statement by Paid Date

116-1

October

$5,539,827.00

Less Expenses for:

January, 2019 $249,411.12

February, 2019 $301,300.18

March, 2019 $292,969.61

April, 2019 $312,378.37

May, 2019 $304,219.82

June, 2019 $309,202.49

July, 2019 $310,910.72

August, 2019 $307,940.67

September, 2019 $310,105.53

October, 2019 $343,498.29

Total Expenses to Date: $3,041,936.80

Unexpended Authorization $2,497,890.20

Prepared by Amber Roos

U.S. House of Representatives

Description

YTD Including

11/15/2019

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology - FM

Monthly Statement by Paid Date

116-1 October

October October Cumulative Total

Franked Mail $498.34$43.25 $498.34

$498.34$43.25 $498.34FM Franking subtotal

Total Expenses $498.34$43.25 $498.34

Prepared by Amber Roos

U.S. House of Representatives

Total Authorization

11/15/2019

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology - FM

Fund Balance Statement by Paid Date

116-1

October

$5,000.00

Less Expenses for:

February, 2019 $6.84

March, 2019 $29.90

April, 2019 $70.00

May, 2019 $40.70

June, 2019 $79.20

July, 2019 $84.75

August, 2019 $96.70

September, 2019 $47.00

October, 2019 $43.25

Total Expenses to Date: $498.34

Unexpended Authorization $4,501.66

Prepared by Amber Roos

Dates of Service 1 Dates of Service 2 Payee Name BOC lookup Amount Description of Articles10/02/2019 Emily McAuliffe Taxi/Parking/Tolls $57.62 Taxi: E. McAuliffe10/07/2019 10/15/2019 Kristin Kopshever Taxi/Parking/Tolls $214.38 Taxis: K. Kopshever10/10/2019 Richard Obermann Meals $10.00 Meal: R. Obermann10/07/2019 Richard Obermann Taxi/Parking/Tolls $68.00 Parking: R. Obermann10/14/2019 Jane Thompson Meals $26.39 Meal10/14/2019 10/15/2019 Jane Thompson Taxi/Parking/Tolls $79.49 Taxis: J. Thompson10/14/2019 10/15/2019 John Piazza Meals $37.56 Meal10/15/2019 John Piazza Gasoline $51.11 Gas: J. Piazza10/02/2019 Lauren Linsmayer Taxi/Parking/Tolls $47.56 Taxi: L. Linsmayer10/02/2019 Citibank  Meals $244.00 Meal10/07/2019 Citibank  Meals $71.32 Meal10/07/2019 Citibank  Meals $37.43 Meal10/07/2019 Citibank  Meals $23.37 Meal10/08/2019 Citibank  Meals $41.96 Meal10/09/2019 Citibank  Meals $85.87 Meal10/09/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $25.00 Emery Station West10/09/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $46.00 Parking Concepts10/09/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $44.00 Parking Concepts10/10/2019 Citibank  Meals $155.68 Meal10/09/2019 Citibank  Meals $16.13 Meal10/09/2019 Citibank  Meals $6.53 Meal10/10/2019 Citibank  Meals $82.10 Meal10/14/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $13.00 Laz Parking10/14/2019 Citibank  Meals $35.13 Meal10/15/2019 Citibank  Meals $215.66 Meal10/14/2019 10/15/2019 Citibank  Lodging $166.21 Hotel: J. Thompson10/14/2019 10/15/2019 Citibank  Lodging $166.21 Hotel: L. Whittaker10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $30.00 Delta: bag fee10/24/2019 Citibank  Meals $13.28 Meal10/24/2019 Citibank  Meals $153.20 Meal10/31/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $508.29 Air: DCA‐MSY [07895] K. Horn10/25/2019 Citibank  Meals $185.89 Meal10/24/2019 10/25/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $390.60 Air: DCA‐DTW‐DCA [04135] C. Johnson10/24/2019 10/25/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: C. Johnson10/15/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $366.00 Air: NWK‐WAS [61328] J. Thompson10/11/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $179.00 Air: WAS‐MET [03164] S. Palasits10/02/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $30.00 Air: fee [29526] R. Obernmann

10/02/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $30.00 Air: fee [29527] K. Kopshever10/02/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $30.00 Air: fee [29528] J. Piazza10/07/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $484.60 Air: IAD‐SFO‐IAD [29526] R. Obermann10/07/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $484.60 Air: IAD‐SFO‐IAD [29527] K. Kopshever10/07/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $484.60 Air: IAD‐SFO‐IAD [29528] J. Piazza10/15/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $183.00 Train: NWK‐WAS [78836] K. Kopshever10/15/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $366.00 Train: WAS‐NWK [77821] D. Beyer10/07/2019 10/08/2019 Citibank  Lodging $283.49 Hotel: K. Kopshever ‐ $293.49 total10/07/2019 10/08/2019 Citibank  Lodging $283.49 Hotel: J. Piazza10/07/2019 10/08/2019 Citibank  Lodging $283.49 Hotel: R. Obermann ‐ $293.49 total10/08/2019 10/09/2019 Citibank  Lodging $315.81 Hotel: K. Kopshever10/08/2019 10/09/2019 Citibank  Lodging $315.81 Hotel: R. Obermann ‐ $391.18 total10/08/2019 10/09/2019 Citibank  Lodging $315.81 Hotel: J. Piazza10/07/2019 10/10/2019 Citibank  Car Rental $339.69 Car rental: J. Piazza10/07/2019 10/10/2019 Citibank  Car Rental $295.76 Car rental: R. Obermann10/14/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $215.00 Train: WAS‐NWK [36298] J. Thompson10/09/2019 10/10/2019 Citibank  Lodging $240.82 Hotel: R. Obermann ‐ $264.82 total10/09/2019 10/10/2019 Citibank  Lodging $240.82 Hotel: K. Kopshever10/09/2019 10/10/2019 Citibank  Lodging $240.82 Hotel: J. Piazza ‐ $264.82 total10/15/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $430.00 Train: WAS‐NWK [36769] J. Wexton10/14/2019 10/15/2019 Citibank  Car Rental $175.90 Car rental: J. Piazza10/14/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $315.00 Train: WAS‐NWK [23294] K. Kopshever10/14/2019 10/15/2019 Citibank  Lodging $166.21 Hotel: K. Kopshever10/14/2019 10/15/2019 Citibank  Lodging $166.21 Hotel: J. Piazza10/09/2019 Citibank  Gasoline $10.95 Car rental tolls: J. Piazza10/07/2019 Citibank  Gasoline $10.95 Car rental tolls: 10/25/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $516.30 Air: DTW‐SAN [09312] M. Cloud10/17/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $18.75 Air: fee [09315] S. Johnson10/17/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $30.00 Air: fee [09311] M. Cloud10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $506.30 Air: DCA‐DTW [09311] M. Cloud10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $163.30 Air: DCA‐DTW [09315] S. Johnson10/25/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $163.30 Air: DTW‐DCA [09316] S. Johnson10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $227.30 Air: DCA‐DTW [09353] K. Kopshever10/18/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $18.75 Air: fee [09353] K. Kopshever10/25/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $163.30 Air: DTW‐DCA [09354] K. Kopshever10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $327.60 Air: DCA‐DFW‐ORD [09406] G. Foster10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $227.30 Air: DCA‐DTW [09429] J. English10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $227.30 Air: DCA‐DTW [09452] B. Berger

10/21/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $18.75 Air: fee [09429] J. English10/21/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $30.00 Air: fee [09406] G. Foster10/21/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $18.75 Air: fee [78664] B. Berger10/21/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $18.75 Air: fee [09452] B. Berger10/25/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $163.30 Air: DTW‐DCA [09430] J. English10/25/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $163.30 Air: DTW‐DCA [78664] B. Berger10/22/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $30.00 Air: fee [78703] L. Whittaker10/24/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $390.60 Air: DCA‐DTW‐DCA [78703] L. Whittaker10/24/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $23.18 Taxi: K. Kopshever10/24/2019 10/25/2019 Citibank  Car Rental $221.68 Car rental: S. Johnson10/24/2019 10/25/2019 Citibank  Car Rental $122.22 Car rental: L. Whittaker10/24/2019 10/25/2019 Citibank  Car Rental $100.63 Car rental: K. Kopshever10/24/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: English10/24/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: Berger10/24/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: Foster10/24/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: Kopshever10/24/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: Obermann10/24/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: Whittaker10/24/2019 Citibank  Lodging $150.28 Hotel: Cloud10/31/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $172.30 Air: DCA‐MSY [64307] P. Whitney10/25/2019 Citibank  Commercial Transportation $40.00 Air: fee [97802] P. Whitney10/07/2019 10/08/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $10.00 Hotel parking: K. Kopshever ‐ $293.49 total10/07/2019 10/08/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $10.00 Hotel parking: R. Obermann ‐ $293.49 total10/08/2019 10/09/2019 Citibank  Meals $75.37 Meal10/09/2019 10/10/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $24.00 Hotel parking: R. Obermann ‐ $264.82 total10/09/2019 10/10/2019 Citibank  Taxi/Parking/Tolls $24.00 Hotel parking: J. Piazza ‐ $264.82 total10/24/2019 Citibank  Meals $5.00 Hotel meal: ‐ $155.28 total

Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyPayroll Information for Monthly Committee Report

Fiscal Year: 2019Month Paid: October-19Type (Multiple Items)

Name Title

Gross Monthly Compensation

Anderson, Catherine Press Assistant $3,750.00Barber, Sara Professional Staff $6,666.67Berger, Benjamin Research Assistant $3,166.67Bergstresser, John Intern $1,734.00Blevins, Brent Senior Policy Advisor $11,250.00Buchanan, Caitlin Research Assistant $3,333.33Cohen, Dylan Intern $1,734.00Connally, Thomas Counsel $8,333.33Daas, Tanya Professional Staff $5,666.67Domenech, Emily Senior Policy Advisor $12,500.00Dziadon, Daniel Professional Staff $5,416.67English, Jonlyn Brystol Professional Staff $7,666.67Eskandani, Rebekah Communications Director $6,666.67Ferrara, Anna Policy Assistant $3,958.33Gaw, Madeline Intern $1,734.00Glasscock, Stacey Shared Employee $190.42Green, James Research Assistant $3,166.67Hammond, Tom J. Senior Policy Advisor $12,500.00Hooghan, Priyanka Staff Director of E&E $10,250.00Husebo, Wendell Intern $600.00Johnson, Catherine "Cate" Professional Staff $7,708.33Johnson, Dillon Shared Employee $166.67Johnson, Stanton R. Counsel $7,916.67Kobos. William Intern $600.00Koka, Jona Staff Assistant $3,166.67Kopshever, Kristin N Director of Admin & Member Services $10,583.33Kovalovich, Aria Research Assistant $3,166.67Lee, Ligaya Special Assistant $2,916.67Lee, Mitchell Intern $1,734.00Liegel, Kelli Staff Assistant $3,000.00Linsmayer, Lauren Professional Staff $5,416.67Mark, Allison Intern $1,734.00Mathis, Joshua Staff Director $14,166.67McAuliffe, Emily Executive Assistant $3,333.33McQuinn, Alan Professional Staff $2,708.33Nordyke, Harry Lee Intern $1,000.00Obermann, Richard M. Chief of Staff $14,166.67O'Brien, Hillary Professional Staff $7,708.33Oliver, Brooke Finance Assistant $200.00Palasits, Sara Professional Staff $5,916.67Piazza, John L. Chief Counsel $14,374.67Reinecke, Griffin Research Assistant $3,166.67Roos, Amber Harris Finance Director $1,716.65Rosenberg, Adam Staff Director $12,666.67Rubin, Andrew Counsel $2,500.00Schneider, Josh Professional Staff $6,250.00Scott, Margaret Nicole Shared Employee $190.42

Prepared 11/15/2019 Page 1 of 2

Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyPayroll Information for Monthly Committee Report

Name Title

Gross Monthly Compensation

Slagell, Alison Shared Employee $166.67Sokolov, Dahlia L. Staff Director $14,150.00Thompson, Jane Staff Director $10,416.67Vaughan, Heather Communications Director $10,416.67Wagner, Megan Shared Employee $625.00Wandel, Bryan Paul Finance Assistant $819.02Whitney, Pamela L. Staff Director Space Subcommittee $12,666.67Whittaker, Larry W. Shared Employee $4,166.67Wickre, Jennifer Senior Policy Advisor $12,500.00Wilkins, Ashlee Professional Staff $5,416.67Wood, Kendra Clerk $6,250.00Wright, Sangina Q. Research Assistant $4,000.00

Grand Total $330,052.90

Prepared 11/15/2019 Page 2 of 2